Common sites for Cushing ulcers | Medical PG Preparations

Common sites for Cushing ulcers include all of the following except: 

A. Esophagus 
B. Stomach 
C. First part of duodenum 
D. Distal duodenum

Ans. D. Distal Duodenum. :

**Curling’s ulcers: Stress ulcerations after severe burns

Cushing’s ulcers:

- Are acute ulcers of the upper GI tract associated with intracranial injury or an increase in intracranial pressure.

- These ulcers may involve the Stomach, Proximal dnodenum, and Esophagus.

- Complication: Haemorrhage and perforation.

- Treatment: Correction of increased intracranial pressure + usual treatment of acute erosions and ulceration.